I'd always wondered what it was that people loved so much about New York but I've now realized it's the same thing we all loved about Seoul--it has everything you could possibly want, no matter who you are. Pretty much all I need to be happy in life is to be able to dance, go on adventures, hear (& speak) other languages and to spend time outside. I was able to do all those things in New York and it was great. I was super impressed by the Bachateame party at Cache and had a blast every time I went to dance at the Copacabana as well. There were some great dancers (no surprise there) and I loved every minute of it!
I also, obviously, had a blast staying with my Lizzy & Christian who graciously let me live with them for 5 weeks of the time that I spent in the U.S. 'What was the best part?' you may ask. It was most definitely the Puerto Rican Thanksgiving I got to attend!
Friends becoming family is one of the most beautiful phenomena in this life and Christian and Lizzy sharing their wonderful families with me has provided me with some of the best moments from the last few years. For Thanksgiving this year, Christian let me come to his family's house and it was incredible. Of course, there was that "You're family from the second you walk in the door" attitude that had his grandma, mom, aunts, uncles and cousins all making me feel right at home. Then there was the amazing food that his mom had cooked for us. And then, yes then, there was the salsa. Salsa music played in the background from the moment we walked in the door, all during our meal, and all the way until we left. After we finished eating, people broke out into dancing and it was beautiful. That joy, that passion, that beauty is something I want in my life every day. I'm thankful this year for too many things to count, but certainly for the wonderful people in my life, for music & dancing and for happiness. <3
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